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National Institute
for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) says powered air-purifying
respirators (PAPR) may not work correctly if batteries aren’t stored
properly.
The faulty batteries could lead to a faulty respirator, which
leads to a higher risk for injury or death.

NIOSH says users should inspect batteries for damage before
use, assure the battery is stored in the proper temperature and humidity
requirements, keep the batteries away from heating sources such as
furnaces and
sunlight, keeping non-rechargeable batteries in their initial
packaging until usage and more.